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36 Stellar Options for Monday Night Dining

Start the week right with a good meal

by Polly Anna Rocha Updated
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Rabbit confit tortellini from Vespaio.
| Christy Strange
by Polly Anna Rocha Updated

Mondays are always hard: it’s the first day of the week, which means work, all sorts of responsibilities, and a never-ending to-do list. It’s also another one of those days where many Austin restaurants tend to close for a break. To help out, Eater Austin made this guide for easy planning for the first weekday evening meal of the week.

Here are the city’s best bets for Monday night dining with a generous variety of options from Serbian stew at Balkan Cafe & Grill to southern fried chicken at Colleen’s Kitchen to small bites and drinks at Kemuri Tatsu-Ya. The day doesn’t have to be so bad when there’s a good meal to look forward to.

As with all businesses right now, be sure to call ahead to make sure each restaurant is still open or if there are updates on current offerings and service models, as things are changing constantly. Be sure to wear a mask, tip well, and, if you’re ordering delivery, try to order directly from the restaurants themselves.

Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated; it may pose a risk for the vaccinated, especially in areas with substantial COVID transmission. The latest CDC guidance is here; find a COVID-19 vaccination site here.

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Balkan Cafe & Grill

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The Serbian-owned cafe and grill serves up Balkan dishes, like beef stew and cevapi till 10 p.m. Balkan Cafe & Grill is open for indoor dine-in service.

11800 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
(737) 703-5990
(737) 703-5990

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Usta Kababgy

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Halal barbecue, flatbreads, and shwarma are on the menu at Usta Kababgy. The restaurant is open till 10 p.m. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor dine-in service.

9717 N Lamar Blvd Unit C2, Austin, TX 78753
(512) 465-2720
(512) 465-2720

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Bartlett's Restaurant

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Enjoy classic American food, like burgers and steaks, in an atmosphere a step above casual. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and patio dine-in service.

2408 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78757
(512) 451-7333
(512) 451-7333

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Hat Creek Burger Co.

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The family-friendly mini-chain offers up dinners full of burgers, fries, beer, and milkshakes until 9 p.m. There are six Austin-area locations all together. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in service.

5400 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX
(512) 732-2025
(512) 732-2025
Hat Creek Burger Co.
Hat Creek Burger Co.
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Fonda San Miguel

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The renowned Mexican restaurant has its hacienda brunch on hold at the moment, but half-price appetizers like quesadillas and tostada compuestas and dollar-off drinks are still offered during Monday night happy hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The dining room is open till 9:30 p.m. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor dine-in service.

2330 W N Loop Blvd, Austin, TX 78756
(512) 459-4121
(512) 459-4121

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Habesha Ethiopian Restaurant and Bar

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Dig into a helping of Ethiopian foods like kitfo or azifa served over spongy injera bread. Habesha is open till 10 p.m. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor dine-in service.

6019 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78723
(512) 358-6839
(512) 358-6839

Pinthouse Pizza

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The winning combo of craft beer and handmade pizza can be found at Pinthouse Pizza until 11 p.m. Monday evenings. Be sure to ask for the rotating pie of the month, too. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in service.

4729 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX
(512) 436-9605
(512) 436-9605
Pinthouse Pizza
Pinthouse Pizza
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Honest Mary's

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This fast casual fresh focused restaurant has two locations, which are both open till 9 p.m. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in service.

4800 Burnet Rd C300, Austin, TX 78756
(737) 300-6446
(737) 300-6446

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DrinkWell

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Specialty cocktails and small to large bites are on the menu at this swanky gastropub, open from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in service.

207 E 53rd St, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 614-6683
(512) 614-6683

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Komé

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Sushi is always a good idea, especially when Kome’s rolls can satisfy single diners or groups. The Japanese restaurant is open for curbside service until 8:30 p.m. To-go orders can be placed online.

4917 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX
(512) 712-5700
(512) 712-5700
Kome
Kome
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Hopfields

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Stop by Hopfields for craft beer and French cuisine, with dishes like ratatouille, escargot dumplings, and steak frites. The kitchen is open till 10:30, and the bar is open till midnight. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in service.

3110 Guadalupe St #400, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 537-0467
(512) 537-0467

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Colleen's Kitchen

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This upscale southern restaurant features classics like fried chicken, cornmeal crusted catfish, and shrimp and grits. Colleen’s Kitchen is open till 9 p.m. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in service.

1911 Aldrich St STE 100, Austin, TX 78723
(512) 580-2413
(512) 580-2413

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The Beer Plant

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The vegan gastropub, seated in the Tarrytown neighborhood, is open till 9 p.m. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in service.

3110 Windsor Rd, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 524-1800
(512) 524-1800

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Cherrywood Coffeehouse

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For casual atmosphere, head to Cherrywood Coffeehouse. Open until midnight daily, its menu includes an array of options from tacos and sandwiches to salads and burgers. The coffeehouse boasts an impressive list of beers, too. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open till 11 p.m. for indoor and outdoor dine-in service.

Austin, TX
512-538-1991
512-538-1991
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
Nora G./Yelp

Patrizi's

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Parked outside the Vortex Theater, the food truck serves up Italian eats till 9:30 p.m. or earlier if supplies run out. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for outdoor dine-in service.

2307 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722
(512) 522-4834
(512) 522-4834

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Jeffrey's

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Risotto, caviar, and venison medallions are highlights of the fine dining menu at Jeffrey’s, which is open till 11 p.m. Reservations can be made online. The restaurant is open for indoor dine-in service.

1204 W Lynn St, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 477-5584
(512) 477-5584

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Lin Asian Bar + Dim Sum

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Lin Asian Bar + Dim Sum offers traditional Chinese fare and a limited dim sum menu till 10 p.m. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor dine-in service.

1203 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 474-5107
(512) 474-5107

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Fixe Southern House

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Find southern comforts like pulled pork and biscuits and gravy at Fixe Southern House. In-door dinner service begins serving at 5 p.m., and reservations can be made online, as well as to-go orders.

500 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 888-9133
(512) 888-9133

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Péché

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Enjoy happy hour prices on French comfort food and cocktails all night long at this downtown restaurant, which is open till 10:30 p.m. The restaurant is open for indoor dine-in service.

208 W 4th St, Austin, TX
(512) 495-9669
(512) 495-9669
Peche
Peche
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Swift's Attic

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Modern American restaurant Swift’s Attic serves its shareable small plates till 10 p.m. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor dine-in service.

Swift Building, 315 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 482-8842
(512) 482-8842

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Fukumoto

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The Japanese restaurant’s menu has an abundance of options when it comes to yakitori, skewered bites grilled over charcoal. It also serves an array of sushi, sashimi, and classic Japanese comfort food till 9 p.m. The restaurant is open for indoor dine-in service.

514 Medina St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 770-6880
(512) 770-6880

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Buenos Aires Café

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The East Sixth Street restaurant is whipping up Argentinian cuisine like milanesa and churrasco till 9 p.m. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor dine-in service.

1201 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 382-1189
(512) 382-1189

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Fareground Austin

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This downtown food hall is open till 9 p.m., with plenty of dining options to choose from, including Little Wu, Taco Pegaso, and TLV. Orders can be placed online. Fareground is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in service.

111 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 465-2107
(512) 465-2107

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Salt & Time Butcher Shop and Restaurant

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The full service butcher shop and restaurant is dedicated to serving up its wide assortment of meats all week long. The shop closes at 8p.m., while the restaurant stays open till 10 p.m. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor dine-in service.

1912 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 524-1383
(512) 524-1383

Gourmands Neighborhood Pub

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There’s pub fare and beer aplenty at Gourmands, which keeps its kitchen open till 10 p.m. and the bar open till 11 p.m. Choose from a host of sandwich options or keep it on the lighter side with chips and queso. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in service.

2316 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 610-2031
(512) 610-2031

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Suerte

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Suerte offers a creative menu of contemporary Mexican food, with standout items like goat barbacoa and wagyu brisket tacos. The restaurant is open till 10 p.m. for indoor and outdoor dine-in service.

1800 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 953-0092
(512) 953-0092

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Soto

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Enjoy sushi and cocktails at Soto, a Japanese restaurant seated near downtown on South Lamar. Soto is open till 10 p.m., with happy hour from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in service.

1100 S Lamar Blvd Ste 2115, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 531-9142
(512) 531-9142

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Juniper

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The East Austin restaurant specializes in Northern Italian cuisine and features an extensive drink menu. It’s open till 10 p.m. for indoor and outdoor dine-in service.

2400 E Cesar Chavez St #304, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 220-9421
(512) 220-9421

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Odd Duck

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Dinner is served from 5 to 9 p.m. on Monday evenings at the popular South Lamar restaurant, with food and drink specials until 6:00 p.m.  The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in service.

1201 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
(512) 433-6521
(512) 433-6521
Odd Duck
Odd Duck
Pam S./Yelp

Kemuri Tatsu-Ya

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The izakaya-style bar offers small bites, skewers, and lots of boozy beverages till 10 p.m. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in service.

2713 E 2nd St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 803-2224
(512) 803-2224

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Justine's

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The tucked away French restaurant is serving up snails and steaks till 11 p.m. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in service.

4710 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 385-2900
(512) 385-2900

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Vespaio Restaurant

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The SoCo Italian restaurant does all of its own butchering and use every part of the animal. Vespaio is open till 10 p.m. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor dine-in service.

1610 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 441-6100
(512) 441-6100

Bouldin Creek Café

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Bouldin Creek Café serves up vegetarian and vegan comfort food until 10 p.m. daily. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in service.

1900 S 1st St, Austin, TX
(512) 416-1601
(512) 416-1601
Bouldin Creek Cafe
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Cruzteca Mexican Kitchen

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The Tex-Mex restaurant, located in Sunset Valley, offers enchiladas, tacos, and tortas. Cruzteca is open till 9 p.m. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in service.

5207 Brodie Ln #125, Austin, TX 78745
(512) 291-7726
(512) 291-7726

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Sichuan River

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Like its name suggests, this Chinese restaurant serves up loads of Sichun-style dishes. It is open till 9:30 p.m. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor dine-in service.

4534 West Gate Blvd, Austin, TX 78745
(512) 892-6699
(512) 892-6699

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The Little Darlin'

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The South Austin country-leaning restaurant and bar is open till 2 a.m. daily for indoor and outdoor dine-in service.

6507 Circle S Rd, Austin, TX 78745
(512) 814-0999
(512) 814-0999

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Balkan Cafe & Grill

11800 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753

The Serbian-owned cafe and grill serves up Balkan dishes, like beef stew and cevapi till 10 p.m. Balkan Cafe & Grill is open for indoor dine-in service.

11800 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
(737) 703-5990
(737) 703-5990

Usta Kababgy

9717 N Lamar Blvd Unit C2, Austin, TX 78753

Halal barbecue, flatbreads, and shwarma are on the menu at Usta Kababgy. The restaurant is open till 10 p.m. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor dine-in service.

9717 N Lamar Blvd Unit C2, Austin, TX 78753
(512) 465-2720
(512) 465-2720

Bartlett's Restaurant

2408 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78757

Enjoy classic American food, like burgers and steaks, in an atmosphere a step above casual. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and patio dine-in service.

2408 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78757
(512) 451-7333
(512) 451-7333

Hat Creek Burger Co.

5400 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX

The family-friendly mini-chain offers up dinners full of burgers, fries, beer, and milkshakes until 9 p.m. There are six Austin-area locations all together. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in service.

5400 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX
(512) 732-2025
(512) 732-2025
Hat Creek Burger Co.
Hat Creek Burger Co.
Hat Creek Burger Co./Facebook

Fonda San Miguel

2330 W N Loop Blvd, Austin, TX 78756

The renowned Mexican restaurant has its hacienda brunch on hold at the moment, but half-price appetizers like quesadillas and tostada compuestas and dollar-off drinks are still offered during Monday night happy hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The dining room is open till 9:30 p.m. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor dine-in service.

2330 W N Loop Blvd, Austin, TX 78756
(512) 459-4121
(512) 459-4121

Habesha Ethiopian Restaurant and Bar

6019 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78723

Dig into a helping of Ethiopian foods like kitfo or azifa served over spongy injera bread. Habesha is open till 10 p.m. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor dine-in service.

6019 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78723
(512) 358-6839
(512) 358-6839

Pinthouse Pizza

4729 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX

The winning combo of craft beer and handmade pizza can be found at Pinthouse Pizza until 11 p.m. Monday evenings. Be sure to ask for the rotating pie of the month, too. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in service.

4729 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX
(512) 436-9605
(512) 436-9605
Pinthouse Pizza
Pinthouse Pizza
Pinthouse Pizza/Facebook

Honest Mary's

4800 Burnet Rd C300, Austin, TX 78756

This fast casual fresh focused restaurant has two locations, which are both open till 9 p.m. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in service.

4800 Burnet Rd C300, Austin, TX 78756
(737) 300-6446
(737) 300-6446

DrinkWell

207 E 53rd St, Austin, TX 78751

Specialty cocktails and small to large bites are on the menu at this swanky gastropub, open from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in service.

207 E 53rd St, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 614-6683
(512) 614-6683

Komé

4917 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX

Sushi is always a good idea, especially when Kome’s rolls can satisfy single diners or groups. The Japanese restaurant is open for curbside service until 8:30 p.m. To-go orders can be placed online.

4917 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX
(512) 712-5700
(512) 712-5700
Kome
Kome
DeLea B./Yelp

Hopfields

3110 Guadalupe St #400, Austin, TX 78705

Stop by Hopfields for craft beer and French cuisine, with dishes like ratatouille, escargot dumplings, and steak frites. The kitchen is open till 10:30, and the bar is open till midnight. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in service.

3110 Guadalupe St #400, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 537-0467
(512) 537-0467

Colleen's Kitchen

1911 Aldrich St STE 100, Austin, TX 78723

This upscale southern restaurant features classics like fried chicken, cornmeal crusted catfish, and shrimp and grits. Colleen’s Kitchen is open till 9 p.m. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in service.

1911 Aldrich St STE 100, Austin, TX 78723
(512) 580-2413
(512) 580-2413

The Beer Plant

3110 Windsor Rd, Austin, TX 78703

The vegan gastropub, seated in the Tarrytown neighborhood, is open till 9 p.m. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in service.

3110 Windsor Rd, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 524-1800
(512) 524-1800

Cherrywood Coffeehouse

Austin, TX

For casual atmosphere, head to Cherrywood Coffeehouse. Open until midnight daily, its menu includes an array of options from tacos and sandwiches to salads and burgers. The coffeehouse boasts an impressive list of beers, too. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open till 11 p.m. for indoor and outdoor dine-in service.

Austin, TX
512-538-1991
512-538-1991
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
Nora G./Yelp

Patrizi's

2307 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722

Parked outside the Vortex Theater, the food truck serves up Italian eats till 9:30 p.m. or earlier if supplies run out. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for outdoor dine-in service.

2307 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722
(512) 522-4834
(512) 522-4834

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Jeffrey's

1204 W Lynn St, Austin, TX 78703

Risotto, caviar, and venison medallions are highlights of the fine dining menu at Jeffrey’s, which is open till 11 p.m. Reservations can be made online. The restaurant is open for indoor dine-in service.

1204 W Lynn St, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 477-5584
(512) 477-5584

Lin Asian Bar + Dim Sum

1203 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703

Lin Asian Bar + Dim Sum offers traditional Chinese fare and a limited dim sum menu till 10 p.m. To-go orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor dine-in service.

1203 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 474-5107
(512) 474-5107

Fixe Southern House

500 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701

Find southern comforts like pulled pork and biscuits and gravy at Fixe Southern House. In-door dinner service begins serving at 5 p.m., and reservations can be made online, as well as to-go orders.

500 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 888-9133
(512) 888-9133

Péché

208 W 4th St, Austin, TX

Enjoy happy hour prices on French comfort food and cocktails all night long at this downtown restaurant, which is open till 10:30 p.m. The restaurant is open for indoor dine-in service.

208 W 4th St, Austin, TX
(512) 495-9669
(512) 495-9669